Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Towson, MD
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Towson, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Nights

• Schedule: 48 hours; every other weekend (EOW) and holiday requirement as scheduled

• Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric

• Patient Ratio: 1:5

• Specialty Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)

• Common Diagnoses:

  • General medical surgical population
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Chest Pain (CP)
  • Cellulitis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Post-amputations
  • Small bowel obstruction
  • Atrial fibrillation/dysrhythmias
  • Cancer
  • Palliative care

• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • EKGs
  • Drips including Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix (non-titratable within parameters)
  • Telemetry monitoring

• Equipment Used:

  • Telemetry
  • IV Pumps
  • Oxygen
  • Pulse oximeter
  • Vital signs machine
  • Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs)
  • Bed/chair alarms
  • Chest tubes
  • Foley catheters

• Floating: Required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed

• On-Call: Not required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years Registered Nurse experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Maryland RN License
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - as applicable

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• E-Verify or Attestation
• Background Check (7-year criminal search within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check within 30 days of start
• HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start
• Education Verification for highest level of education
• Maryland State Exclusions List check within 30 days of start
• Facility-specific documents including confidentiality agreements, badge photo, and job description acknowledgment
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (3M N95 masks required, must be done prior to start)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain units)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted; series not accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for 2025-26 season
• COVID vaccine not required for this facility but exemptions accepted for tracking purposes

Competency Exams (as applicable)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing
• Competency Exam relevant to profession/specialty
• Age Specific Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam

References & Work History

• Two supervisory references required within 1 year of start (one must be a supervisor/manager; charge RN acceptable if directly supervised)
• Employment history verification for previous 5-7 years required (attestation accepted if necessary)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to sign facility-specific confidentiality and job description documents prior to start
• IT confidentiality agreement must be signed within 24 hours of receipt to avoid delays in access and orientation
• Portfolio Epic Training Test Out Form may be applicable for Epic users
• Respirator Questionnaire required and must be signed by a medical professional

This position offers a 13-week travel contract for experienced Registered Nurses interested in working nights on a telemetry medical-surgical unit with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.